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2025: The Year of Contradictions in the Restaurant Industry

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Technology plays a key role in this, as smartphones serve as an endless stream of information, entertainment and social connection. From mobile wallets and contactless payments to QR codes and autonomous delivery systems, consumers expect their interactions with brands to be effortless.

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Moves Modern Restaurants Are Making in 2024

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While consumers might seek culinary experiences they can’t have at home, they have vastly different expectations for how they engage – whether via phone, app ordering, third-party take-out, or dining in, they want the same seamless interactions they’ve come to expect in all areas of their lives. ” It gets better.

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Driving Recovery and Revenue with Digital Marketing Strategies

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By optimizing their websites, restaurateurs make it easy for patrons find their business online which can lead to more customers dining in and/or ordering online. To “Google optimize” their websites, restaurateurs should: Make them mobile friendly. The fact is, mobile optimized websites fare better in search rankings.

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2022 Predictions: A Look at What Awaits Hospitality Tech Next Year (and Beyond)

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The pandemic has forever upended restaurants, wineries, breweries, entertainment venues, businesses that had been reluctant to embrace technology. Guests will have the ability to order through a kiosk, a server and through their phone all in one venue. Marketplaces Will Become More Expensive for Consumers and Operators.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Build a mobile-friendly restaurant website In 2024, roughly around 63% of all web traffic came from mobile devices. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

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Transforming Customer Experiences: Four Ways to Embrace Innovation in the Restaurant Industry

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In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion. According to research, the majority of customers are interested in ordering seasonal items. The industry is projected to reach $1.2

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Taking a Bite Out of the QSR Market through Effective Advertising

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No matter the size, a brand always wants to gain more market share in order to secure higher profits. Advertising that entertains audiences generates market-share growth over the long term. There is also a push around convenient features like app ordering and delivery, especially since the onset of the pandemic.